Easily the most popular Anglo-American automotive venture was the Shelby Cobra. The mating of a 427 V8 to a pint-size AC Ace proved to be devastating to any other competition. However, in 1964, Shelby America was also connected to another…

Imagine how proud you would be if your car was declared a national treasure. You would likely be less than thrilled if the government then removed it from your garage and returned it whence it came…

The Ford Mustang is arguably one of the most popular muscle cars out there. Almost every generation of the car has its own huge following, and with the insane number of companies that make aftermarket parts for them, it’s easy to make them fast for not too much money…

Does everyone remember the 1960s? Okay, maybe you are a little young to. Back then, in the heyday of the muscle car, THE aftermarket status symbol and performance improvement on a four-speed car was a Hurst shifter, with either a big white shift knob, or the contoured T-grip…

When the crates were empty, they were dismantled and the wood was used in various areas of the Model T car he was manufacturing. Ford also produced charcoal from the waste wood under the brand name Kingsford – still a leading brand today in the U.S. and Canada…

Put yourself in Mazda’s shoes. You have one of the most popular compact sedans on the market in the first-generation Mazda3 sedan. Most of its owners wouldn’t think it needed to be replaced. But, after the usual five years of its life cycle, and even in these uncertain times for the auto industry…

The Design Showcase is off to a rolling start in 2009. We’ve already checked out a sporty little Dodge/Lotus concept that runs on battery power and a flagship concept for Toyota’s “Scion” urban sport compact vehicle lineup that’s bound for Canada next year. It’s high time we take a look at…

The Murano has been a bestseller for Nissan since its debut as a 2004 model, but the crossover segment it helped create has swelled to include a long list of worthy rivals. In an effort to maintain its substantial share of this burgeoning market, Nissan…

Jeeps have been around in various forms since the ’30s, when they had just the bare necessities such as seats, 4WD and an engine that put out about a mere 60 hp. Now you can outfit a Jeep with just about every luxury you could imagine…

By now, many of you are well aware of the “cheapest” new car offered in the world. That, of course, would be the Tata Nano. The Nano has room for four occupants, and is 3.1 metres long…